Grenoble Ecole de Fact Sheet 2016-2017 Copyright Agence Prisme / Pierre Jayet Grenoble Ecole de welcomes around 300 exchange students per year coming from 34 different countries from all over the world. Grenoble EM has 125 partner institutions. Students can come on exchange either for a semester or academic year or on a double degree scheme. To come on an exchange, a student needs to be first nominated by his/her home institution. Name of institution: Address: Website : GENERAL INFORMATION Erasmus Code : Dean : Grenoble Ecole de Syllabi and Student Testimonials: http://en.grenoble-em.com/studentstestimonials 12, Rue Pierre Sémard BP127 38003 Grenoble Cedex 01 France http://en.grenobleem.com/ F Grenobl21 Dr Loick Roche Overview 11 Exchange s English, French & Trilingual Deadlines for Registration FIRST SEMESTER (Fall) SECOND SEMESTER (Spring) On-line application starts April 1st September 1st On-line/Paper Application DEADLINE May 1st October 1st Page 1
Nomination Procedure All students need to be nominated by our partner universities Please copy-paste this excel format in your email or send it as an attachment After receiving the nomination(s), we will contact the student(s) directly to continue with their online enrollment. Please do not forget to add the students email address on the form Last Name First Name Date of Birth Gender Nationality Exchange Period (semester/year) Double degree (Yes/No) Email Exchange s Master level Year 2 double degree* Year 1 French Grande Ecole ESC 3A French Grande Ecole ESC 2A Master in Certificate in Global Trilingual Certificate in Global Technology Entrepreneurship Bachelor level Year 3 Year 2 French Grande Ecole ESC 1A Certificate in Global Bachelor 2 nd year Trilingual Bachelor 3 rd year *Where such bilateral agreement exists Page 2
Application Process and Deadlines All applicants must enroll online following the enrollment link that will be sent directly to the student by the Center for International Affairs. Online application Deadlines Online application & Required documents Required Documents Sending the required documents Double degree (where such bilateral agreement exists) Course Information From April 1 st First semester/academic year enrolments From September 1 st Second semester enrolments May 1st First semester/academic year enrolments October 1st Second semester enrolments The full list of documents to provide per program is detailed further down on our fact sheet. Documents need to be submitted either in English or French. Please do pay special attention to the language prerequisites as well as to other prerequisites (credits, modules, etc.) that may apply to each program. Except for the transcripts of records which must be sent as hard copies and therefore by post, other documents need to be uploaded in our online application. Our postal address is as follows: Center for International Affairs, Grenoble Ecole de 12, Rue Pierre Sémard, BP 127 38003 Grenoble Cedex 01, France Only Master 2 students may apply. Students need to join late August for a full academic year & are requested to participate in the intensive French seminar unless they can justify C1 or equivalent level in French. http://en.grenoble-em.com/exchange-programs Grenoble Ecole de reserves the right to modify courses in the interest of academic developments. Course requirement French as a Foreign Language (FLE) Accommodation, Visa, Practical Information A semester is composed of 30 ECTS & an academic year of 60 ECTS. Students joining the Bachelor 2nd year & 3rd year programs must follow all modules including the French language module (FLE). In other exchange programs, students could be allowed to follow less ECTS (with previous authorization of home university) but no fewer than 25 ECTS. This is not applicable for double degree students. All our English exchange programs include a French as Foreign Language (FLE) module. A test will be run upon arrival to be set up the group levels. Please follow this link to download the Guide for International Students: http://en.grenoble-em.com/international-student-life or contact : StudentIntegrationGrenoble@grenoble-em.com Page 3
Academic Calendar 2016-2017 Dates are written: day/month/year The academic year is divided in 2 semesters. (Semester 1 or Fall and Semester 2 or Spring). The first day of attendance is the Orientation day. Exchange Orientation day(s) Mandatory 2nd Semester 2nd Semester Undergraduate Bachelor 2 nd year 05/01/2017 12/09/2016 16/12/2016 09/01/2017 28/04/2017 Bachelor 3 rd year 05/01/2017 12/09/2016 16/12/2016 09/01/2017 28/04/2017 Certificate in Global 05/01/2017 14/09/2016 16/12/2016 09/01/2017 12/05/2017 (English track 1) French Year 1 05/01/2017 14/09/2016 20/01/2017 23/01/2017 12/05/2017 Trilingual Year 1 05/01/2017 14/09/2016 20/01/2017 23/01/2017 12/05/2017 Master 1 Exchange Certificate in Global (English track 2) Certificate in Global Technology Entrepreneurship French Year 2 Trilingual Year 2 Orientation day(s) Mandatory 2 nd Semester 2 nd Semester 05/01/2017 20/09/2016 16/12/2016 03/01/2017 05/05/2017 05/01/2017 20/09/2016 16/12/2016 03/01/2017 05/05/2017 05/01/2017 20/09/2016 16/12/2016 03/01/2017 05/05/2017 05/01/2017 20/09/2016 16/12/2016 03/01/2017 05/05/2017 Master 2 Exchange Master in French Year 3 Orientation day(s) Mandatory 2 nd Semester 2 nd Semester 05/01/2017 05/09/2016 16/12/2016 03/01/2017 30/04/2017 05/01/2017 05/09/2016 16/12/2016 03/01/2017 30/04/2017 Page 4
Meet the International Team Executive Team Mark Thomas Associate Dean & Director Martin Zahner Associate Director martin.zahner@grenoble-em.com Administrative Team Joëlle Silvestre Head of Exchange s Executive Assistante Andrea Yesilada Incoming Officer Marie Laure Capelle Communication Manager Mélanie Farissier Outgoing Officer melanie.farissier@grenoble-em.com Julien Dudgeon Grants Officer mark.thomas@grenobleem.com joelle.silvestre@grenobleem.com marie-laure.capelle@grenobleem.com andrea.yesilada@grenobleem.com Julien.dudgeon@grenobleem.com 6 International Academic Advisors to guide students http://en.grenoble-em.com/exchange-programs Page 5
English programs: Bachelor 2nd year : Certificate in Business Studies: (If coming for one semester exchange) Prerequisites: Bachelor 2 nd year: 60 ECTS minimum required from which 30 ECTS need to be business related if coming for a semester. Bachelor 3rd year : Certificate in Global Certificate in Marketing & Advertising Certificate in Finance & Accounting Certificate in Fashion & Design NEW! Certificate in Entrepreneurship (Choose one major only for spring semester) Prerequisites: Bachelor 3 nd year: 120 ECTS minimum required from which 60 ECTS need to be business related if coming for a semester. Students need to choose one MAJOR only: (Prerequisites are mentioned in blue) Global Corporate Finance or Finance Fundamentals Marketing and Principles of Marketing Advertising: and International Marketing Finance and Corporate Finance and Accounting: Financial Accounting Fashion & Design: Principles of Marketing, International Marketing Entrepreneurship: Corporate Finance and Entrepreneurship Undergraduate s Bachelor level Documents Required CV (in English) Certified copies of transcripts Certified copies of diploma (if available) 3 presentation documents in English (motivation for the program, your intercultural experience, your extracurricular activities) to be filled directly by student while enrolling online 2 professional / academic references - form to be downloaded by student while enrolling online 1 passport-size photo for student ID Proof of English competence (one of the following): - Native speaker - TOEFL Computer based: min 240 / Paper based: min 587/ Internet: min 94-95 (min. score of 22 in each band) - IELTS: min 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in all areas (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking) - Cambridge Proficiency Exam: A,B,C - Pearson Test of English (PTE) min 63 Page 6
English program: Certificate in Global (English track 1) equivalent to a Bachelor 3rd year level This is the first year of the classic 3 year French Grande Ecole Master in program taught in English. French program: French Grande Ecole (Year 1) equivalent to a Bachelor 3rd year level This program is solely composed of core courses in both semesters. Trilingual program: Trilingual program (Year 1) taught in French, English and German or Spanish. This program simultaneously combines the acquisition of 2 Modern languages and the fundamentals of business management. LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS Equivalences for level C1 English IELTS: min 6.5 TOEFL: Paper min 548, IBT min79, Computer min 211 Cambridge Proficiency Exam: CAE B / BEC higher B Pearson Test of English (PTE): min 6.5 TCF: min 500 French TEF: min 699 German Goethe Zertifikatmin min 60 Spanish DELE: exam: C1 Undergraduate s Bachelor level Documents Required CV (in English) Certified copies of transcripts Certified copies of diploma (if available) 1 presentation document in English (motivation for the program written in French if following a French program) 1 passport-size photo for student ID LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: English programs: Proof of English competence except for native speakers (level C1 or equivalent) French programs: Proof of French competence except for native speakers (level C1 or equivalent) Trilingual s Proof of English, French and Spanish or German competence except for native speakers (level C1 or equivalent) Page 7
English programs: Certificate in Global (English track 2) This is the second year of the classic 3 year French Grande Ecole program taught in English. Certificate in Global Technology Entrepreneurship This program educates participants to acquire an entrepreneurial and strategic vision in a globalized and technological world. French program: French Grande Ecole (Year 2) The first semester of the program is composed of core courses while the second semester is comprised of specializations (elective courses). A student can choose to follow either 5 or 6 modules. Trilingual program: Trilingual program (Year 2) is taught in French, English and German or Spanish. This program simultaneously combines the acquisition of 2 Modern languages and the fundamentals of business management. s Master 1 level Master level Documents Required CV (in English) Certified copies of transcripts Certified copies of diploma (if available) 1 presentation document in English (motivation for the program written in French is if following a French program) 1 photo passport-size passport photo size for (for student ID ID) and scan version is also required LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: English programs: Proof of English competence outside except for of native speakers language (level (level C1 C1 or or equivalent) equivalent) French programs: Proof of French competence outside except for of native speakers language (level (level C1 C1 or or equivalent) Trilingual s Proof of English, French and Spanish or German competence outside except for of native language speakers (level (level C1 C1 or or equivalent) equivalent) For language equivalences for level C1, please refer to page 7, language requirements Page 8
English program: Master in (English track 3) French program: French Grande Ecole (Year 3) Both programs have a specialization semester (elective courses) in the first semester. A student can choose to follow either 5 or 6 modules. The second semester is composed of core courses. Master 2 programs can be joined on a regular semester/academic year exchange or on a double degree scheme* *where bilateral double degree agreement exists between Grenoble Ecole de and the partner institution. DOUBLE DEGREE STUDENTS NOT APPLICABLE FOR SECOND SEMESTER The first day of attendance will be the first day of the French seminar: August 29 th, 2016 Students who are enrolled on a double degree need to join us late August for a full academic year & need to participate in the intensive French seminar unless they can justify C1 or equivalent level in French. The seminar consists of 30 hours of intensive French classes, which will be followed by 70 more hours over the academic year. This is planned in order to secure the French exam which is part of the final exam. Students must have completed their Bachelor degree. Students must present a copy of their diploma (translated either in English or French) s Master 2 level Documents Required CV (in English) Certified copies of transcripts Certified copy of Bachelor degree 1 presentation document in English (motivation for the program written in French if following a French program) 1 passport-size photo for student ID LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Proof of English competence except for native speakers (level C1 or equivalent when following a regular exchange ) Proof of French competence except for native speakers (level C1 or equivalent) DOUBLE DEGREE STUDENTS: (NOT APPLICABLE FOR SECOND SEMESTER) Proof of English competence except for native speakers: TOEFL Internet min 79 or IELTS min 6.5 score is required. (Please refer to double degree agreement) Copy of Bachelor degree is required Page 9
Useful Information and Helpful Links Grants for Exchange students CMIRA Welcome Desk The Rhône Alpes Region offers scholarships to our incoming exchange students. Eligibility: Students who have completed their bachelor degree and that will join our Master year 2 exchange programs (English or French) for a semester or an academic year. Duration of the grant: From 4 to 9 months All rules & regulations on how to apply will be sent out by email to our partner universities. The International Student Services organizes twice a year (for each intake) a Welcome desk to welcome and help all international students who come to Grenoble Ecole de. A multicultural team of bilingual students (English-French) is recruited by the International Student Service to help out with all aspects of the integration. More information on the Welcome desk: http://en.grenoble-em.com/international-student-life Guide for International Students: http://en.grenoble-em.com/international-student-life Helpful Links Exchange s website: http://en.grenoble-em.com/exchange-programs Center for International Affairs Blog Mainly International : http://mainlyinternational.wordpress.com/ Welcome to all our Exchange Students! Page 10 Updated July 2016 ar